QSKIN: the genetics of skin cancer [ 2014 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Whiteman (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Rachel Neale ,  A/Pr Stuart Macgregor ,  Dr Catherine Olsen

Brief description Cancers of the skin are the most common tumours in humans, and their diagnosis and treatment impose the largest costs on Australia’s cancer budget. While much has been learned about the roles of sunlight and skin type as risk factors for skin cancer, relatively little is known about the genes conferring risk. This study will compare the genetic profiles of over 6000 patients with skin cancer to 3000 people without skin cancer to pinpoint the genes responsible for skin cancer.

Funding Amount $AUD 3,466,967.80

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant